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Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912
.dailytrojan.com
April 12, 2006
INSIDE
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez and the Trojans had their third-to-last practice Tuesday, highlighted by the return of linebacker Brian Cushing. 16
Vol. CXLVIII, No. 56
Students, faculty to celebrate Passover
Services will be provided by both Chabad at USC and USC Hillel.
By iODIE OXMAN
Staff Writer
This evening marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. For the next eight days, Jews around the world will celebrate and many will respect dietary restrictions in order to commemorate the Jewish exodus from Egypt.
Jewish students, faculty and community members will have the opportunity to begin the holiday with fellow Jews at services and meals held by both Chabad Jewish Student Center at USC and the Hillel Jewish Center.
Rabbi Dov Wagner, the Chabad rabbi, said Chabad is expecting about 60 or 70 people at each of the two Seders it is holding. A Seder is a narration of the exodus from Egypt along with prayers, songs and a traditional meal. The two Seders are held on Wednesday night and Thursday night.
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Students at odds over cartoons
USC OBJECTIVIST CLUB MUSLIM STUDENT UNION
Debate. The USC Objectivist Club and the Muslim Student Union hosted separate events Tuesday to discuss different sides of the debate about free speech and the Muhammad cartoons printed in a Dutch newspaper. The MSU hosted its event in response to the event held by the Objectivist Club.
The USC Objectivist Club showed controversial cartoons of Muhammad.
ByLELAND ORNELAZ
Staff Writer
The USC Objectivist Club revealed the Danish Caricatures of the prophet Muhammad Tuesday night at Davidson Conference Center — the images have rarely been seen in the
West since inciting violent protests across the Muslim world in February.
Jason Hoskins, president of the Objective Club, wrote in an e-mail the club revealed the cartoons because they point out that freedom of speech is absolute except when advocating violence.
To say I stand up for free speech, except when it offends my group’ is not to defend free speech," Hoskins wrote. ‘This would be a contradiction I see Obj*ctlvl*t» page 14 I
The Muslim Student Union dispels "misinformation” about Islam at its event.
By KAELYN FORDE ECKENROOE
Staff Writer
The Muslim Student Union countered the USC Objectivist Club’s unveiling the now infamous cartoons of the prophet Muhammad by hosting a panel speaker event in Taper
Hall Tuesday night titled "Islam and the Cartoons: The Responsibilities of Free Speech.”
In addition to countering the "Unveiling the Cartoons: A Discussion of Free Speech and World Response" event MSU also sought to “proactively educate the community about Islam and who Muhammad is,” said Hussain Ayioush, Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, who spoke at the MSU event
I see MSU. page 14 !
RELIGION ON THE ROW: FIRST OF THREE STORIES
Greek Jews network to connect views
The event was designed to bring together Jewish students who went Greek.
By JODIE OXMAN and T0REYVAN00T
Staff Writers
Pool. Air hockey. Sports paraphernalia. About 50Greeks and non-Greeks dancing, flirting and socializing by the bar on a Thursday night.
Actually, this isn’t your typical
night out on The Row.
Last Thursday evening, Hillel hosted "My Big Fat Jewish-Greek Party” at a private sports club off of Pico Boulevard. The event aimed to connect the Jewish and Greek communities, but was open to all students. There was no beer pong, hora or prayer, but the event was a unique opportunity for students to express their social and religious identities.
One of the organizers of the event wasjenah Zweig. Hillel’s Jewish peer intern, whose focus is on Greek pro-
gramming. Zweig, a junior majoring in communication, is also the Panhellenic Council judicial vice president. Her dual roles within the Greek and Jewish communities give her a unique perspective on programming needs.
Zweig plans events targeted toward students who are both Jewish and members of the Greek community, a difficult task considering how saturated both organizations are with internal programming.
Although Zweig said she does not I see Jawa oage 10
Program Board directors confirmed by Sena te
Senate also approved funds to bring back the DKA film series at Norris theater
By JOANNA UN
Staff Writer
Lizzy Paulson and Grant Hoover were unanimously confirmed as the executive director and finance and administration director, respectively, of Program Board for the upcoming
school vear at Tuesday s Student Senate meeting.
Currently. Paulson is the director of special events, and Hoover is the director of the Gay Lesbian Bisexual T ransgender Assembly.
Paulson said she has a vision for Program Board — one that holds that the organization's purpose is to improve the USC experience and to be a resource for all students on campus.
"Program Board has a unique oppot
se» Sanate iage 14
MSNBC’s ‘Hardball’ films live segment on campus
Chris Matthews, host of ’Hardball'discussed issues such as illegid immigration
By ALUS0N SOVEY
Contributing Wntrr
Chns Matthews. hod of MSNBC's Hardball with Chns Matthews." filmed his show Tuesday in the center of Hahn Plaza for a crowd of about 200 students. "Hardball" was filming day two of its ninth anniversary celebration
The segment filmed focused on the possible nuclear threat in Iran and on immigration issues.
Matthews began by asking for Sen. Barbara Boxer's. D-Calif.. opinion on the current regime
1 think President Bush should be censured.’ she said. ~We should be investigating this administration"
"I will fight for tJ»e tmtk" she added "We keep hearing be after lie ” Boxer said that since she believes Iran will not develop a nuclear weapon for five to i set Matthaw* oage 14
Q-mn&A Chns Matthews (right) talks with Sen Barbara Boxer on campus Tuesda* dunng a taping of Hardbaii
INDEX
The Marriage of Figaro’ returns to the Los Angeles Opera s stage. 7
New sex-oreinted video game crosses the line. 4
News Digest....... 2 Lifestyle----7
Upcoming —....2 CUwiheds — 12
Opinions......♦ Sports--------1C
WEATHER
Today: Partly cbudy. High 70, low53. Tomorrow: Sunny. High 74, low 58.

Student Newspaper of the University of Southern California Since 1912
.dailytrojan.com
April 12, 2006
INSIDE
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez and the Trojans had their third-to-last practice Tuesday, highlighted by the return of linebacker Brian Cushing. 16
Vol. CXLVIII, No. 56
Students, faculty to celebrate Passover
Services will be provided by both Chabad at USC and USC Hillel.
By iODIE OXMAN
Staff Writer
This evening marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. For the next eight days, Jews around the world will celebrate and many will respect dietary restrictions in order to commemorate the Jewish exodus from Egypt.
Jewish students, faculty and community members will have the opportunity to begin the holiday with fellow Jews at services and meals held by both Chabad Jewish Student Center at USC and the Hillel Jewish Center.
Rabbi Dov Wagner, the Chabad rabbi, said Chabad is expecting about 60 or 70 people at each of the two Seders it is holding. A Seder is a narration of the exodus from Egypt along with prayers, songs and a traditional meal. The two Seders are held on Wednesday night and Thursday night.
I see Paaaovar. page 11 I
Students at odds over cartoons
USC OBJECTIVIST CLUB MUSLIM STUDENT UNION
Debate. The USC Objectivist Club and the Muslim Student Union hosted separate events Tuesday to discuss different sides of the debate about free speech and the Muhammad cartoons printed in a Dutch newspaper. The MSU hosted its event in response to the event held by the Objectivist Club.
The USC Objectivist Club showed controversial cartoons of Muhammad.
ByLELAND ORNELAZ
Staff Writer
The USC Objectivist Club revealed the Danish Caricatures of the prophet Muhammad Tuesday night at Davidson Conference Center — the images have rarely been seen in the
West since inciting violent protests across the Muslim world in February.
Jason Hoskins, president of the Objective Club, wrote in an e-mail the club revealed the cartoons because they point out that freedom of speech is absolute except when advocating violence.
To say I stand up for free speech, except when it offends my group’ is not to defend free speech," Hoskins wrote. ‘This would be a contradiction I see Obj*ctlvl*t» page 14 I
The Muslim Student Union dispels "misinformation” about Islam at its event.
By KAELYN FORDE ECKENROOE
Staff Writer
The Muslim Student Union countered the USC Objectivist Club’s unveiling the now infamous cartoons of the prophet Muhammad by hosting a panel speaker event in Taper
Hall Tuesday night titled "Islam and the Cartoons: The Responsibilities of Free Speech.”
In addition to countering the "Unveiling the Cartoons: A Discussion of Free Speech and World Response" event MSU also sought to “proactively educate the community about Islam and who Muhammad is,” said Hussain Ayioush, Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, who spoke at the MSU event
I see MSU. page 14 !
RELIGION ON THE ROW: FIRST OF THREE STORIES
Greek Jews network to connect views
The event was designed to bring together Jewish students who went Greek.
By JODIE OXMAN and T0REYVAN00T
Staff Writers
Pool. Air hockey. Sports paraphernalia. About 50Greeks and non-Greeks dancing, flirting and socializing by the bar on a Thursday night.
Actually, this isn’t your typical
night out on The Row.
Last Thursday evening, Hillel hosted "My Big Fat Jewish-Greek Party” at a private sports club off of Pico Boulevard. The event aimed to connect the Jewish and Greek communities, but was open to all students. There was no beer pong, hora or prayer, but the event was a unique opportunity for students to express their social and religious identities.
One of the organizers of the event wasjenah Zweig. Hillel’s Jewish peer intern, whose focus is on Greek pro-
gramming. Zweig, a junior majoring in communication, is also the Panhellenic Council judicial vice president. Her dual roles within the Greek and Jewish communities give her a unique perspective on programming needs.
Zweig plans events targeted toward students who are both Jewish and members of the Greek community, a difficult task considering how saturated both organizations are with internal programming.
Although Zweig said she does not I see Jawa oage 10
Program Board directors confirmed by Sena te
Senate also approved funds to bring back the DKA film series at Norris theater
By JOANNA UN
Staff Writer
Lizzy Paulson and Grant Hoover were unanimously confirmed as the executive director and finance and administration director, respectively, of Program Board for the upcoming
school vear at Tuesday s Student Senate meeting.
Currently. Paulson is the director of special events, and Hoover is the director of the Gay Lesbian Bisexual T ransgender Assembly.
Paulson said she has a vision for Program Board — one that holds that the organization's purpose is to improve the USC experience and to be a resource for all students on campus.
"Program Board has a unique oppot
se» Sanate iage 14
MSNBC’s ‘Hardball’ films live segment on campus
Chris Matthews, host of ’Hardball'discussed issues such as illegid immigration
By ALUS0N SOVEY
Contributing Wntrr
Chns Matthews. hod of MSNBC's Hardball with Chns Matthews." filmed his show Tuesday in the center of Hahn Plaza for a crowd of about 200 students. "Hardball" was filming day two of its ninth anniversary celebration
The segment filmed focused on the possible nuclear threat in Iran and on immigration issues.
Matthews began by asking for Sen. Barbara Boxer's. D-Calif.. opinion on the current regime
1 think President Bush should be censured.’ she said. ~We should be investigating this administration"
"I will fight for tJ»e tmtk" she added "We keep hearing be after lie ” Boxer said that since she believes Iran will not develop a nuclear weapon for five to i set Matthaw* oage 14
Q-mn&A Chns Matthews (right) talks with Sen Barbara Boxer on campus Tuesda* dunng a taping of Hardbaii
INDEX
The Marriage of Figaro’ returns to the Los Angeles Opera s stage. 7
New sex-oreinted video game crosses the line. 4
News Digest....... 2 Lifestyle----7
Upcoming —....2 CUwiheds — 12
Opinions......♦ Sports--------1C
WEATHER
Today: Partly cbudy. High 70, low53. Tomorrow: Sunny. High 74, low 58.